Dinner

Jamaican Curry Shrimp

Name: Jamaican Curry Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1 lb jumbo shrimp; 2.5 tbsp Jamaican curry powder; 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 380g unsweetened coconut milk; 1/2 tbs tomato ketchup; 4 sprigs thyme; salt, To taste; pepper, To taste

Tender jumbo shrimp simmered in a rich Jamaican curry coconut sauce with bell peppers, Scotch bonnet, thyme, and aromatic seasoning.

30 min
400 kcal
Dairy-free
Jamaican
Seafood

Mellowpan tip: Ready in 30 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the curry powder and the all-purpose seasoning. Set aside for about 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients, including slicing the onion and peppers and chopping the garlic.
10 min
Step 2:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3:
Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, Scotch bonnet pepper, if using, and chopped garlic. Stir for 5 minutes, until the peppers are slightly softened.
5 min
Step 4:
Add the remaining 1.5 tablespoons curry powder and stir for 1 additional minute.
Step 5:
Add the coconut milk, seasoned shrimp, ketchup, and thyme to the skillet, making sure the shrimp is covered in the sauce.
Step 6:
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally and flipping the shrimp halfway through, until the shrimp is fully cooked on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes.
5–6 min
Step 7:
Season with salt and pepper to taste.